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Newspaper
Baytown Sun
Location
Baytown, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1954
Page
2
Livestock prices and conditions reported at Fort Worth Texas on May 7 noting cattle rates 11.50 to 12.50 for certain classes and bulls around 15.50. Descriptions of scarce stock and rougher calf conditions alongside miscellaneous hog and sow notes.
Johnny Weaver, a 15 year old Baytown lad from Bos Harbor, competes at the Baytown Optimist district convention with the duo's entry in the oratory contest titled Gay at the Optimis.
Patrolman W C Turner identified an antique 22 caliber pistol stolen from Malins pawn shop in March. A youth arrested after a gunfight confessed to burglaries, naming a second helper. Loot from Bay Tackle shop burglary valued at 3599.50, Marlins loot 411.85. Police hold another uniden tified shotgun. Assistant Chief Montgomery said charges may follow today.
Mrs Zeglin recalls Vickiana born underweight and fragile with undeveloped lungs. She required extra oxygen and nursing care, fed by bottle at six weeks, and only learned to hold her own by eight weeks. The family says their daughter is now a healthy one year old and remains thankful, calling her a gift from God.
A Texas lawyer proposed diverting Mississippi River water to Texas via a 1500 mile canal to feed irrigation. Officials called the idea impractical, noting no water to spare and potential drought impacts on towns along the river. Congress reviews a 47 million, ten year river control project.
McCarthy questions Stevens on the March 11 statement while Stevens refuses to declare it false. The hearing records note Cohn’s absence due to his father’s illness and a secret session with reporters as McCarthy vows to publish an alleged FBI letter over security concerns.
The Baytown Sun presents a stock quotes section listing numerous energy and industrial firms from Amoco to Sun Oil, with prices scattered amid a long list. The page also includes a sick list section naming local residents with addresses in Baytown and nearby areas.
Mr and Mrs Charles Whitley of 1005 Sunset Drive announce the birth of a baby boy at San Jacinto Memorial hospital on Friday May 6. Other notices list additional births for Mr and Mrs Homer Lee Thomas at 703 East Adoue a boy born May 6 and Mr and Mrs Archié Barrileaux at 310 Oak Highlands a boy born May.
French forces at Dien Bien Phu faced a final assault as Communist troops overran five fortress posts and closed to within 860 yards of a central junction. De Castries ordered artillery fire as the defense collapsed under a massive Reds attack beginning at 8 a.m. local time.
The Baytown Sun is described as a weekday afternoon publication near Pearce and Ashket in Baytown Texas. Editor and Publisher Fred Hartland oversees operations with ad director Theulah Mae Jai and managing editor Warren Edwards. Subscription rates include carrier and mail options with monthly and yearly prices listed.
New York May 7 Edu ardo Lausse the top Argentinian middleweight is a clear 8 to 5 favorite to beat Cuba’s Chico Varona in an 11 round bout at St Nicholas Arena Friday night. The nationally televised clash features two knockout artists with combined 71 knockouts in 120 fights. Lausse has 38 kayoes of 40 opponents to Varona’s 33 of 66.
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